I'm really not a big fan of the MUST HAVE BOYFRIEND idea, but I read her book and knew it would be a sitcom mostly about dating, so it didn't surprise or really bother me.

As for the body stuff, I don't know, that's kinda how I talk about my own body. Like, ok, not ideal, but at the same time I know it's also not a big deal, you know? I can jokingly refer to myself as chubby (I am; it's ok) without it meaning that I'm putting myself down or judging anyone else's shape.

Yeah, to me a little bit of jokey self deprecation doesn't automatically equal body shaming. It was clear to me that she doesn't actually hate her body or think there's anything wrong it.

I also read her book, so the show was pretty much exactly what I expected it to be. And I found her totally likeable, so maybe that means I'm a crasshole too.

I have mixed feelings. I kind of thought this would have more feminist overtones. In a way it does, but I didnt think the show would be so focused on dating. I mean, ok, dating and relationships are part of life, but it seems like every single comedy/drama geared towards women centers around that. It's over done and boring. Also, I didnt think her Precious joke was self deprecating. It just seemed mean.

I thought it was okay. Plus Le Tigre and M.I.A.! I'll keep watching, but there's some stiff competition with that other doctor sitcom because they have a monkey.

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I thought it was okay. Plus Le Tigre and M.I.A.! I'll keep watching, but there's some stiff competition with that other doctor sitcom because they have a monkey.

I really liked it! Part of that was due to le tigre and mia. that ruled, but also i thought she was funny and at least somewhat likeable. i think i read that some people didn't like how she acted towards her patients - like arguing with the kid when his mother was in labor, but since it's a comedy doctor show and not a real doctor show, i didn't mind that stuff.

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The highlight was Seth Meyers and the FroYo. If the whole episode had been like that, I'd be hooked on this show. But it wasn't. I did like her having to fight for her credibility while Castellano gets it automatically.

And as for the nurse, I am already tired of him. I wish that she'd hired someone good, subtle and funny, not physical comedy trainwreck guy, to show again how competent she is at work, for the contrast between personal and work life, which I thought was a basic plot point on the show.

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I'm not sure I understand how it can be taken as a woman needing a man type of thing. To me, it reads as poking fun of those types of shows and movies. Like the joke where she narrates that sappy shiitake on the subway or when she calls herself Reese Witherspoon.